An interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an
employer, so it pays to be well prepared. The following information provides
some helpful hints.

Preparation:
-Learn about the organization.
-Have a specific job or jobs in mind.
-Review your qualifications for the job.
-Be ready to briefly describe your experience, showing how it relates it the
job.
-Be ready to answer broad questions, such as "Why should I hire you?" "Why do
you want this job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
-Practice an interview with a friend or relative.

The interview:
-Be early.
-Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake.
-Use good manners with everyone you meet.
-Relax and answer each question concisely.
-Use proper English—avoid slang.
-Be cooperative and enthusiastic.
-Use body language to show interest—use eye contact and don’t slouch.
-Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions
whose answers can easily be found on the company Web site.
-Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is
made.
-Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands.
-Send a short thank you note following the interview.

Information to bring to an interview:
-Social Security card.
-Government-issued identification (driver’s license).
-Resume or application. Although not all employers require a resume, you should
be able to furnish the interviewer information about your education, training,
and previous employment.
-References. Employers typically require three references. Get permission before
using anyone as a reference. Make sure that they will give you a good reference.
Try to avoid using relatives as references.
-Transcripts. Employers may require an official copy of transcripts to verify
grades, coursework, dates of attendance, and highest grade completed or degree
awarded.